Tamahere Sports.

Waikato Times, Volume XX, Issue 1670, 20 March 1883, Page 2

Tamahere Sports.

Juncitt : S. H. Graham, Esq. Startups .' Messrs G. Runciman and J. T. Camp. Hammcutkr: R. Kirkwood, Esq. Committui. : Messrs F. Rhodes, \WEwen, J, T. Camp, G. Way, Hoani Tuliakarairia, R. Kirkwood, S. S. Gr.iham, and G. K. Butler. Cihiks of the Coursp : Messrs. T. Allright and J. Brown. Tin: above sports came off ojb St. Patrick's Day, at Tamahere, in a pafl^ck belonging to Mr John Martyn, kualy placed at the disposal of ' the committee by Capt.du Runciman. ,The sports commenceil shortly' after 12, antV by that time there were fully 200' present, \vhich nnmber was greatly swelled in the afternoon. The Hamilton Band, under Bandmaster Holloway, was, on the ground, and added much to the enjoyment of the day, in fact their spirit-stirring melodies gave quite an edit to the preceedings, and their playing was highly spoken of. In the absence of the judge (Mr 3- !•">• Graham), who did not arrive' on the ground till late in the afternoon, Mr Lewis, of Cambridge, filled the position, and acquitted himself 'admirably. 1 Mr Butler, the secretary, M-as also absent, and the consequence was that Mr Camp had bis duties together with his own to fill, which was too much for • one. However, he managed to pull through, and a great deal of the > success of the meeting was due to his untiring exertions. Considering this was the first meeting held, great credit is due to the promoter, Mr Camp. The weather Mas everything that could be desired, and there was ci good sprinkling of the " fair sex " on the ground. Mr Camp had a booth on the course, which was well patronised, and there were also one or two fruit stalls. The events were closely contested, "with the exception of the 880 yards Handicap, which was a gift to Harman, who h.ul 40 yards start. Judging from his " going '' he ought to have been placed at scratch with Selby. The Tamahere Cup fell to Sour Grapes, and as this uas the event of the day great interest waa taken in the race. Six horses faced the starter, who despatched them on even terms, but after the first round the race lay between Hector and the m inner. Rounding the turn home Huctor was under the whip, whilst Sour Grapes was full of running. Hector, however, made a grand struggle for premier position, but was unable to lower Sour Grapes' colors, who lauded a winner by a length. There was a great de.il of dissatisfaction expressed over the Pony Knee, and it is a great pity that Vanity's jockey was permitted to leave the scale three-quarters ot a lb. short weight, for lie could have comfortably carried 4lbs. over and won. Upon the jockey's weighing in he was found to bo short, and the race was given to Ouida. The weighing throughout the clay was anything but satisfactory, and a great deal of un necessary time was lost. The money taken at the .gates amounted to £7 4s. The settling will take place to-day. The following arc the results :—: — Maiden Rick, 150 yards. Open to all who have never won an advertised race. Ist Prize, 20s. Entrance, 2s 6d. Howell 1 Harman 2 Siimns and Wilson also started. Howell won easily by several yai ds. Handicap Boy'.s Rack, under 16 >years, 150 yards. Ist Prize, 10s ; 2nd, ss ; 3rd, 2s Gd. Entrance, Is. H. Buvt I F. Biu-fc 2 H. Camp 3 Poxy Rack of ssovs, distance, 1 \ mileft ; for ponies 14 hands and under. Entrance, 20*. Vanity... ... ... ... 1 Ouida 2 Vanity took the lead and maintained it throughout, winning by a couple of lengths. Upon Vanity's jockey returning to the scales it was found that lie was 2lbs. under weight, and Ouida was declared the winner. Hop Step and Jump, Ist Prize, 10s. Entrance, Is. Barton— 3B feet 1 Standing Hiou Jump, Ist Prize, tOs. Entrance, Is. McNcish 1 Barton 2 Vaulting With Polk, Ist Prize, 20s. Entrance, 2a Cd. MoNeish 1 Barton 2 Tamahere Cup of lOsova Distance 2 miles. Nomination, 20s ; acceptance, 10s. Sour Grapes ... ... ... 1 Hector 2 For this event six horses faced tho starter, Oudia and Nita being scratched. This was the best race of the day, and was "won by a length. The winner was beautifully handled throughout the race. 880 Yards Handicap Race, Ist Prize, 40s ; 2nd, 10s. Entrance, ss. Hannon, 40 yards 1 Selby, scratch ... ... 2 H. Camp, 80 yards 3 Won easily. Maori Race, 1 mile, to be run in heats. Ist Prize, 30s. Catch wcighta. Horaes to be ridden by natives. Entjranoc, 10a. So,wr Qrapea .» M 1 Waotu .jfyl Hiuemoa ... 3 2 Mius Walking Handicap. Entrance, ss. Ist Prize, 50s ; 2nd, 20s. Selby, scratch 1 Moliauren, 90 yards 2 Summers, 120 yards 3 This was a gift to Selby. Selling Hack Race of Bsovs, Weight lOst. VV'jnner to be sold for £13. Surplus to go to funds. Entrance, los. Ouida 1 No auctioneer being on the ground, the winner will be sold on Saturday HOJtfc, at the Cambridge sale, Hurry Sk^p t ry,. Eutvan,Ge, lfoi EearN-Qt ,',.. ,„ ... 1

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